Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of an upcoming production facility of which of the following in Jhansi in November 2021?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of an upcoming production facility of which of the following in Jhansi in November 2021? Correct Answer Bharat Dynamics

The correct answer is Bharat Dynamics.

Key Points

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of an upcoming production facility of Bharat Dynamics in Jhansi on November 19, 2021.
• It will be established with an estimated cost of ₹400 crores.
• The facility will be used to make a propulsion system for anti-tank guided missiles.
• The plant is spread across 183 acres of land and is expected to provide direct employment to 150 people.

Important Points

• ​On the final day of 'Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv', the Prime Minister will hand over indigenously developed defence platforms such as light combat helicopter (LCH) to the Indian Air Force, drones to the Indian Army and advanced electronic warfare suites for destroyers, aircraft carriers and frigates to the Indian Navy.
• Various other initiatives and schemes would be launched or dedicated to the nation during the three-day celebration in Jhansi to commemorate the 193rd birth anniversary of Rani Laxmi Bai.
• The LCH that will be handed over to Indian Air Force has been designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
• It is the only attack helicopter in the world that can land and take off at an altitude of 5,000 metres with a considerable load of weapons and fuel.